Civil Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
TAIT is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects and coordinate design, staff, and client relationships. The role has autonomy to manage projects from start to finish, while working with a collaborative team and assisting the Division Director with marketing and client development. The Project Manager oversees design and plan preparation, project controls, technical quality, profitability, schedules, staff coordination, and client communications. The position also involves public agency plan processing, proposal development, scope and fee negotiations, billing and collections, and change orders. The role manages design engineers and CAD operators and mentors junior staff in engineering procedures and techniques. Projects involve land development design across grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains, and utilities. Salary range: $100,000–$150,000 per year. TAIT offers flexible work schedule options, including remote, hybrid, and in-person arrangements.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering.
- Current California P.E. license.
- 5–7 years minimum experience in a responsible position, with exposure to technical applications, project management, and staff interaction.
- Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D design skills for land development, including grading, drainage, streets, sewers, storm drains, and utilities.
- Ability to apply established civil engineering principles in an aggressive, service-oriented business environment.
- Expertise preparing grading plans, utility plans, site plans, and preliminary cost estimates.
- Superior leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and willingness to work in a high-visibility position internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with marketing and client development for the Division.
- Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
- Solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards.
- Establish project controls and ensure accuracy and quality in plans.
- Ensure technical quality, profitability, schedules, project staff coordination, client communications, and follow-up.
- Lead plan processing at public agencies.
- Interface with clients, develop proposals, negotiate scopes and fees, ensure timely billing and collections, and manage change orders.
- Manage project staff, including design engineers and CAD operators.
- Mentor junior design staff in basic engineering procedures and techniques.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental insurance plans with little to no deductible.
- Vision PPO plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Annual Strava and Headspace memberships for health and wellness.
- Maternity and paternity leave options.
- Support for professional growth and development.
- Flexible work schedule options: remote, hybrid, or in-person.
- Identity theft protection and monitoring.
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness plans.
- Dependent care and flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Corporate Lodging Program (CLC).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
